The behavioral neuroscience of adolescence / Linda Patia Spear.
| Author/creator | Spear, Linda P. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : W. W. Norton, ©2010. |
| Description | xvii, 391 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Adolescence as a unique developmental stage -- The genetics and evolution of adolescence -- Sex differences, puberty, and the hormonal reawakening of adolescence -- The brain, its development, and the neuroscience of adolescence -- Development of cognitive skills -- Risk-taking, impulsiveness, and the emergence of self-control -- Social behavior and the emotions of adolescence -- Alcohol and drug use and abuse -- Adolescence and the emergence of psychological disorders -- Adolescent vulnerabilities and opportunities. |
| Local note | Little-356386--305131058870+ |
| General note | "A Norton Professional book."--Prelim. p. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2009022680 |
| ISBN | 9780393705423 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0393705420 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BF724 .S595 2010 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |